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Bringing Research to Life Roadshow

'Bringing Research to Life Roadshow' is our itinerant platform designed to help researchers develop effective ways of sharing their work with the public.

The Roadshow tours both regional and national events between May and September each year and visits a wide variety of events, from community celebrations to country and music festivals.

In a typical year we work with research groups from across the University of Southampton and reach 20,000 people.

Following a break in 2020-2021 due to COVID-19, the Roadshow returned with much excitement in July 2022 to participate in the New Forest and Hampshire County Show.

Roadshow strategy for 2023 onwards is under review, informed by UKRI's vision for public engagement and our University strategic plans.

The current aims of the Roadshow are:

To provide a research showcase for impact and public engagement
To provide experiential research communication training
To engage a wide variety of audiences
To increase visibility to key partners
To connect researchers across disciplines

Roadshow 2019 at New Forest and Hampshire County Show

Where we went in 2019

In 2019 the Roadshow focused on 4 main events, from Glastonbury Festival to the Southampton Pride.

Past events

Find out where the Roadshow went through the years, from Cheltenham and Glastonbury to BBC Countryfile and many others

Roadshow Awards

The Roadshow Awards are an opportunity to recognise those who have really gone above and beyond in delivering outstanding public engagement activities